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Filipe Luis denies asking for Atletico Madrid exit

Filipe Luis insists he never pushed for a move away from Atletico Madrid this summer.

The defender was heavily linked with a move to PSG throughout the transfer window, with the French champions keen to bolster their defence.

Despite the links, however, Atleti resolved to keep the Brazil international, with PSG instead signing Juan Bernat from Bayern Munich.

"Three weeks ago I arranged a meeting with the club to let them know about my situation," he said, per AS.

"I was told that the club didn't want me to leave - so I didn't push the matter any further.